tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253609569967586043.post8881558169317487771..comments2024-03-03T11:59:21.317-05:00Comments on Writers Cheat Sheets: March 2014 - Don't get cute with spellings or namesCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253609569967586043.post-13073115113707073732014-03-02T12:06:48.065-05:002014-03-02T12:06:48.065-05:00To Kay and Terry:
Hi, Kay - I heartily agree that...To Kay and Terry:<br /><br />Hi, Kay - I heartily agree that ethnic heritage can play a significant role in naming characters and that it can truly add authenticity to a story or plot line. I'm also glad to know you found my suggestions worthwhile.<br /><br />Hi, Terry - I have a very good friend who is female and people think she's a guy because her name is Jamie, so I readily understand. And thank you for telling me about Elizabeth/Eli, it's the first time I've ever heard of that. Of course, for a writer, such things should be considered for how they impact the reader. After all, clarity is what counts.<br /><br /><br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253609569967586043.post-61897580581583827402014-03-01T10:35:39.021-05:002014-03-01T10:35:39.021-05:00I knew a young lady whose name was Elizabeth. And...I knew a young lady whose name was Elizabeth. And all her friends called her Eli _ one l like the guy's name. I think its a t for a female. But then i'm Terry with a y and everyone assumes i'm male.Terry Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861590263330008700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5253609569967586043.post-79457261061994683072014-03-01T10:31:44.149-05:002014-03-01T10:31:44.149-05:00Good advice, Catherine. I'll go a step further...Good advice, Catherine. I'll go a step further. I often refer to a character's heritage. Be sure to check out what names are common or acceptable for your character. I had a family with deep Greek ties and looked up names for male/female Greek individuals. Your article did raise awareness and I will note several of your suggestions for future use.<br />Thanks,<br />Nancy KayNancy Kayhttp://nancykayauthor.comnoreply@blogger.com